A study of a group of individuals taken from the general population who share a common characteristic, such as age, sex, or health condition. This group may be studied for different reasons, such as their response to a drug or risk of getting a disease.
( PAH-pyoo-LAY-shun STUH-dee )
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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